Official Conference Business.
Any activity during which an Organizer is doing business for the Conference that has been approved by C&S management.

Organizer.
Any person who is deeply involved in coordinating and planning of a Conference, regardless of their compensation for organizing or absence.

Speaker.
Any person who is scheduled to present at a Conference, regardless of their compensation for speaking or absence.

Submitter.
A person who submits expenses.

Travel Day.
Any days during which a Covered Person is traveling between the Conference and their home destination

Who This Policy Covers

This policy covers any Conference Speaker who has signed to present at the Conference. This policy also covers any Organizers traveling on Official Conference Business. No reimbursements will be made in the event of Conference Speaker's cancellation or breach of contract, including violations of the conduct policy.

What Expenses May Be Reimbursed

Flights

Coach or economy class airfare must be bought at least four weeks in advance of travel, unless an exception is granted by C&S management. Upgrades are not reimbursable. Covered Persons must choose the lowest available airfare.

All airfare more than $600 round-trip must be approved in writing by C&S management before buying.

Airport fees for long term or extended parking will be reimbursed. Higher level seating is permissible but the submitter is responsible for the difference between covered expenses and actual expenses. A single bag fee will be covered if it is not included by the airline.

Lodging

In some situations, C&S will arrange lodging for Conference Speakers in the official Conference hotel. A Speaker must inform C&S management of any special needs, room preferences, or guests. A Speaker who chooses not to stay at the official Conference hotel is responsible for their own travel costs to and from the conference venue during the conference.

Organizers traveling on Official Conference Business must choose the lowest logical lodging costs. Organizers are encouraged to use room rental services when hotel costs are high.

Travel Using Covered Person's Vehicle

A submitter will be reimbursed at the current federal mileage reimbursement rate for use of their own vehicle while traveling on Official Conference Business. Covered Persons are encouraged to fly when the travel will exceed 300 miles.

Rental vehicles

Covered Persons are discouraged from renting a vehicle. Special situations requiring rental vehicles must be pre-approved by C&S management. C&S will arrange transportation to and from the airport for all Covered Persons.